B. Lifted Up!

VISION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

This is the year of the Black woman! New business start-ups are up by 30 percent over pre-pandemic years, inclusive of 2.7 million Black women small business owners nationwide. But, what about access to capital? Enter The BOSS Network, founded by Dr. Cameka Smith (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women with one goal: building relationships and networks to structure a foundation where women feel supported in their holistic lives, by providing education, information and resources to its members. Vision at The BOSS Network runs deep. Catch the vision in this podcast because, “where there is no vision the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18).

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THE POWER OF THOUGHT 

There is a stark distinction between being rich and being wealthy. While the rich have lots of money, the wealthy don't worry about money.  Wealth is passed from generation to generation. Wealth sets you free. Drink from the fountain of wisdom as Dr. Dennis Kimbro takes us to class via his study of global wealth & poverty to focus on how wealthy Black Americans achieve success. This conversation attests to the power of the human spirit, the Universal Law of Spiritual Power and activation of the power of thought. You don’t want to miss this one!

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Can you create your own reality? Tera Carissa Hodges has been building an empowerment empire since 2006. She has coached over 10,000 women in over 25 countries and has spoken on over 100 platforms throughout the US, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa. Her business is focused on empowering people, personalities, and brands through multiple forms including media, online teachings, coaching, e-books, conferences, and more.

“Seeing so many faith-based professionals 'stuck,' not where they want to be, not having a vision for how to get there, and not knowing how to evolve and reinvent themselves to get them where they want to be is what motivated me to start my business. All of my clients have dreams, but dreams have to become ideas, then actionable steps you take for them to become a reality,” says Tera. She strives to serve God’s people – unapologetically – both in and outside of the four walls of the church, by applying context to kingdom principals for daily living. Listen and apply this word to your circumstance. 

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GET P-A-I-D: EARN WHAT YOU DESERVE 

In 2021, the average salary of public-school teachers in the U.S. was $65,090. Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis, Ed.D., is leading a movement to change that. With almost three decades working in the education space, Dr. Bisa is helping educators rethink how to bring value to the marketplace by showing them how to use the expertise and skills they already have in their wheelhouse to create additional multiple streams of income. As the bestselling author of “The P-A-I-D Educator: 10 Professional Ways to Supplement Your Teaching Salary”, Dr. Bisa trains, mentors and coaches those who love teaching but want to use their professional skills to make more money using her method. Can you say “Get P-A-I-D”? Listen…

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BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO

Who will preserve our history? In April 2023 Black Women In Radio (BWIR) and the Radio Preservation Task Force of the Library of Congress joined forces to launch a new sound and oral history project. For the first time in American history, Black women are not only being recognized, but are included in archival history. LEGENDS: The Evolution and Legacy of Black Radio Culture, led by BWIR Founder, Felèsha Love, is a comprehensive study of radio culture through sound, pivotal historical socio-political challenges, and collectibles from the people who helped shape Black radio and music culture. Love is joined by Mutter Evans, Carole Carper and Jacquie Gales Webb – 3 of the first distinguished “Inaugural 39” inductees. Each woman’s unique career is a multi-dimensional journey, rich in history and ripe with full-bodied experiences. You don’t want to miss this!

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GIVELIFY  

 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.” Luke 6:38. In 2020, charitable giving generated more than $470 billion. But, giving to a good cause is not always easy. Great marketers identify a need – and fill it. That’s just what Wale Mafolasire, did when he wanted to contribute more than he had in his pocket to the church offering. His solution – a fusion of finance and technology (FinTech). In 2013, he launched “Givelify” – a mobile app that seamlessly allows people to give to faith-based & non-profit organizations. Wale joins our co-hosts for this conversation that celebrates the success of charitable giving and its ability to capture real time giving and responses; provide receiving organizations with transparent analytics & centralized recordkeeping; while tapping into a new generation of givers.

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SISTERNOMICS 

What are you looking for in a financial coach?  Dr. Monique Caradine-Kitchens , founder and president of OverFlow Enterprises, LLC breaks it down – the value of wise counsel; when & why a financial coach is necessary; and, what you should know before hiring one.  “We Black women do it all. And it can be a struggle to earn what we're worth and reach for that bigger life,” says Caradine-Kitchens.  “We need practical financial skills—but we weren't taught them. Often times, we don't have a financial cushion or generational wealth. We have the hunger—but we need the support”. That's why she created the system, space, podcast (SisterNomics) and support network to normalize conversations about money. Building wealth starts first with your mindset.  Don’t miss this one!

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CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE 

There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popularity. The controversy that surrounds the potential of cannabis production and application is growing as we seek practical solutions to some of the most crucial challenges of our time. This is a conversation that you do not want to miss!

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MENTAL WELLNESS

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. The national movement to raise awareness about mental health is vital to our communities, particularly in wake of the key issues of our day – tightening money supply, housing & food insecurity, access to quality healthcare, vigilante-ism, diverse policing techniques and increasing gun violence. The stigma of mental health demands public education and advocacy for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Dr. Donna Hamilton, Author, “Wellness Your Way” and Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, Author, “Transforming Your Reality: Removing the Mask” are here to help sort through the facts and prescribe a framework that promotes wellness.

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THE WELFARE OF THE CITY 

Juanita Campbell Rasmus understands the power of service. She is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative teacher; and has been the co-pastor of the St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy, since 1992. Her book, “Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out”, offers spiritual practices to discover new ways of being. Pastor Juanita serves her community by facilitating meals, housing and empowerment for the homeless. She teamed up with Tina Knowles Lawson and Beyoncé to help forty thousand flood victims recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. How can serving your community make a difference? Just listen to Pastor Juanita who advocates that, “The universe is inviting us to live our most expansive lives. Don’t play it small!”

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